A tanker truck was destroyed by fire Friday night in Port Deposit in a crash that killed the rig's driver.

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Authorities in Cecil County said the tanker was involved in an accident around 9 p.m. on South Main Street near Route 222. Officials told WBAL that the tanker caught on fire and remained burning several hours later.

Fire officials said they decided to let the tanker burn itself out.

The rig's driver, identified as Brandon Logan, 45, of Windsor Mill, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Maryland State Police said South Main Street near Route 222 was blocked.